Director of the Plant Transformation Core Research Facility
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We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to lead our Plant Transformation Core Research Facility (PTCRF) as an emerging or established leader in the area of plant tissue culture and transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing the PTCRF, an internationally recognized plant transformation facility with existing academic and industrial clientele.
Key Responsibilities- Establish a high-profile, nationally/internationally recognized, collaborative, and externally supported research program focused on developing crops relevant to Nebraska and the US Midwest with improved productivity, environmental resilience, and/or quality through the use of biotechnological and/or genomic approaches.
- Develop and implement a research strategy that integrates modern crop improvement tools, such as transgenesis, CRISPR mediated gene editing, de novo plant regeneration, synthetic biology, and genomics for the development of improved crop germplasm and/or studying fundamental aspects of crop biology, bio-innovation, and/or biochemistry.
- Lead a research team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities and ensuring the successful operation of the PTCRF.
- Teach courses in cutting-edge crop genetic engineering and/or biotechnology theory and practice, including courses such as Transgenic Strategies for Disease Resistance, Crop Genetic Engineering, and Crop and Weed Genetics.
- Deliver short workshops to students, extension, and external stakeholders to enhance partnerships and meet the science literacy goals of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR).
- Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of post-Ph.D. academic and/or industrial experience.
- Demonstrated history of success in optimizing plant transformation systems, ideally in an industrial or large-scale academic setting, preferably with corn, soybean, or a related row crop species.
- Exceptional administrative skills, including planning, organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise with molecular biology, plant gene expression, transformation vector technologies, and gene editing.
- Experience with the supervision and fiscal management of a research team.
- Strong ability and desire to collaborate within the University of Nebraska and with external groups.
- Ability to recognize and nurture talent with faculty, staff, and students.
The University of Nebraska is a collaborative environment where researchers and scientists can develop highly integrated multidisciplinary teams by leveraging research centers such as the Center for Plant Science Innovation, the Nebraska Food for Health Center, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, the Redox Biology Center, School of Natural Resources, Research and Extension Centers, and Nebraska Innovation Campus.
We are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University's N2025 Strategic Plan, every person and every interaction are treated as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.
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